The man complied with the commands of responding officers and dropped the handgun. Officers later learned the man is suffering from a serious mental illness. He was placed on a protective hold for his safety and the safety of others.

The handgun turned out to be a pellet revolver that looks like a real gun, police said.

The incident happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. Multiple witnesses called 911 upon seeing the man act in a threatening manner.